When it started
· The outage began around 12:00 PM IST on Monday.
· Reports peaked on DownDetector at:
o 1:55 PM: ~300 complaints
o 2:20 PM: ~420 complaints
Platforms affected
· Mobile apps: Android and iOS users reported issues.
· Web version: Users faced trouble sending messages or linking new devices.
· Status updates: Posting or viewing Status was disrupted.
Types of problems reported
· 54%: Trouble connecting to whatsapp servers
· 24%: Website-related issues
· 22%: Problems within the mobile app
User reactions
· social media saw a surge in complaints from frustrated users.
· Common issues included failed message delivery, inability to post Status updates, and linking new devices.
Previous outages this year
· April 2025: Users faced messaging and Status posting failures; 81% reported message issues.
· February 2025: Larger disruption affected Web, mobile, and calls; over 9,000 complaints logged.
Current status
· whatsapp has not issued an official statement yet.
· The scale and cause of the disruption are still unclear.
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